Alyson Paul, Ph.D.

Vice President of Student Engagement and Success and Chief Student Success Officer

Price Memorial, 211, Dahlonega

Overview

Dr. Alyson Paul serves as Vice President for Student Engagement & Success and Chief Student Success Officer, which is a member of the President’s Cabinet. In this role, she leads the Division of Student Engagement & Success in delivering on its four pillars of student success including Academic Achievement, Sense of Purpose, Well-being, and Belonging and Engagement.

Prior to this role, Dr. Paul held various pivotal leadership roles at UNG, including Dean of Students and Residence Life.

She holds a doctorate in Education Leadership from Valdosta State University, a Masters of Public Administration from UNG, and a Bachelor of Science from Shorter University.

Dr. Paul has professional interests in Strengths-based Leadership and Strengths-based Teams, utilizing Gallup’s StrengthsFinder instrument as well as working with first-generation students to remove barriers and inspire achievement.

She and her husband, Matt, have two college-aged sons and live in Demorest, Georgia.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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